Door Manufacturer in China for Global Projects
Steel door prices in the Philippines cannot be compared reliably from photographs or product names alone. The real cost depends on the steel thickness, lock system, glazing, steel substrate, core, dimensions, surface finish, hardware, packaging, container utilization, import charges and installation requirements.
A low unit price may become a high project cost if the door is under-specified, fewer units fit in the container, products arrive damaged, dimensions are wrong, delivery is late or the supplied construction differs from the approved sample.
For Philippine importers and project buyers, the most useful comparison is therefore not “Which steel door is cheapest?” but:
Which quotation delivers the required door, in the required condition, at the lowest controlled total cost?
This guide explains how to move from a visible retail price or FOB quotation to the actual landed and project cost.
Public Philippine listings show that steel-door prices cover a wide range, but each listed product has its own scope.
The following examples were publicly visible on 1 September 2026:
| Public listing | Published price | Selected published details |
|---|---|---|
| ADA plain steel door | From PHP 6,980 | Local listing; final configuration depends on selected size and options |
| ADA plain steel door with big glass | PHP 8,280 | 2.1 m high; galvanized iron; 44 mm leaf; paper-honeycomb infill; clear glass; no lockset listed |
| ADA fire exit steel door | PHP 10,800 | 2.1 m high; galvanized iron; 44 mm leaf; paper-honeycomb infill; panic device; page states 1.5-hour rating |
| ADA designed steel door | From PHP 9,880 on collection page; one detailed model listed at PHP 11,880 | Published configuration varies by model, finish and lockset |
| CitiHardware steel-door category | Approximately PHP 8,500 to PHP 18,990 among visible items | Mix of ordinary and products described by the retailer as fire-rated; availability varies |
| Wilcon P.Tech steel door | PHP 11,740 per piece on category page | Retail listing; verify current size, inclusions and stock before comparison |
These are public retail observations, not a statistically representative Philippine market-price survey. Prices, availability and product details can change. Retail price also cannot be compared directly with a customized factory quotation because the scopes may differ in frame, lock, finish, packaging, testing, delivery and installation.
TOF does not publish its Philippine export prices because the products and commercial terms are customized. Buyers should request a project-specific quotation based on an aligned specification.
A professional price comparison should separate three levels.
This is the quoted price of the door under a defined Incoterm, such as EXW or FOB. It should state what is included in the leaf, frame, hardware, finish, packaging and documentation.
Landed cost adds the costs required to bring the products to the buyer’s nominated location or port-related handover point. Depending on the commercial arrangement, this may include:
The Philippine Bureau of Customs states that imported goods are generally subject to duty and tax unless an exemption applies. The final assessment depends on classification, customs value, origin, current tariff treatment and shipment documentation. Importers should confirm the actual calculation with their Philippine customs broker rather than applying a generic percentage from an old shipment or online discussion.
The project cost continues after import clearance. It may include:
The complete relationship can be expressed as:
Actual project cost
= Product price
+ Pre-shipment and testing costs
+ Freight and insurance
+ Duty, VAT and import-related charges
+ Local transport and storage
+ Installation and site adjustment
+ Expected defect, delay and service costsNot every project will incur every item, but every item should be considered before selecting the lowest quotation.
Based on TOF’s manufacturing and quotation experience, the main price drivers include the following.
Steel thickness affects material consumption, weight, forming, reinforcement requirements and container loading. However, thickness must be described precisely.
The quotation should distinguish:
The phrase “70 mm door” normally describes leaf depth, not the thickness of the steel sheet. Two quotations can therefore both state “70 mm” while using different face sheets, frames and reinforcement.
Reducing steel thickness can lower the unit price and product weight, but it may also affect flatness, stiffness, hardware support or durability if the complete structure is not redesigned appropriately. TOF has seen cases in which a configuration selected primarily for low price was associated with visible waviness or deformation. This is a company-observed risk, not a rule that every thinner door will deform.
Hardware can create a major difference between two visually similar doors.
Price may change according to:
A smart lock may add fingerprint, password, card, face-recognition or remote functions, but buyers should also evaluate mechanical override, battery type, emergency power, local serviceability and replacement availability.
One common quotation mistake is to compare a door with a basic mechanical lock to another door with a higher-grade or electronic lock without separating the hardware value.
Glazing affects more than the cost of the glass itself. It may require:
The public ADA example illustrates why specifications matter: its page for a PHP 8,280 steel door with big glass lists a 400 × 750 × 6 mm clear glass panel and states that no lockset is included. The visible price should not be compared with a complete locked entrance door without adjusting the scope.
For a fire-rated assembly, glazing must also be supported within the relevant tested or approved configuration. Adding ordinary glass to a fire door is not simply a price option.
The steel substrate affects material cost and the proposed corrosion-protection system. Galvanized steel is often considered where greater corrosion resistance is required, while cold-rolled steel may be suitable for controlled interior applications when combined with an appropriate finish.
The correct choice depends on exposure. Philippine projects can include internal conditioned spaces, covered entrances, rain-exposed openings and coastal locations. Buyers should compare the complete system:
Paying more for galvanized steel does not make a poorly treated or badly installed door permanently rust-proof. Conversely, selecting only by initial material price may create future corrosion and replacement costs in an unsuitable environment.
Common core or infill options include paper honeycomb, EPS, polyurethane, mineral or rock wool and other project-specific boards or constructions.
Core choice can affect cost, weight and the intended thermal, acoustic or fire-door construction. It should not be selected from a generic “best core” ranking. Where a specific performance is required, the buyer should request evidence for the complete door assembly rather than assuming that the core material alone determines the result.
Larger doors use more steel, finishing material, core and packaging. They may also require additional reinforcement, hinges, hardware or a different frame profile.
Price can change for:
Oversized products can also reduce container utilization, increasing freight cost per door even when the ocean freight for the container remains unchanged.
Surface price depends on the preparation and finish—not only the final colour.
Relevant differences include:
For the Philippine retail segment, TOF’s customer experience indicates strong interest in value-oriented wood-grain products. This is an observed commercial preference, not a national statistical finding.
Philippine export orders from TOF commonly use 40-foot high-cube containers. The number of doors that fit depends on leaf depth, frame, product size, packaging, hardware and mix.
TOF’s current experience provides the following rough references:
| Nominal door-leaf depth | Approximate 40HQ loading reference |
|---|---|
| 50 mm | About 330 pieces |
| 70 mm | About 260 pieces |
| 90 mm | Fewer than 200 pieces |
These are planning references, not loading guarantees. The actual number must be calculated for the approved product and packaging plan.
If the same container freight is divided across different quantities, the freight per door changes significantly.
| Doors per container | Relative freight cost per door* |
|---|---|
| 330 | 1.00 |
| 260 | 1.27 |
| 200 | 1.65 |
| Fewer than 200 | More than 1.65 |
*Normalized to a 330-door load, assuming the same container freight. This is a mathematical illustration, not a freight quotation.
A 70 mm product may still be the correct choice for the target positioning or construction. The point is that product depth should be evaluated together with delivered cost, not only the factory unit price.
Mixed models, multiple sizes, protruding hardware, special corner protection, stronger cartons and other packaging requirements can further reduce the loading quantity.
A professional value-engineering discussion should preserve the door’s intended function while adjusting non-critical choices.
Depending on the application, TOF may consider adjustments to:
Cost reduction becomes risky when it removes the construction needed for the opening. Buyers should not change the following without technical review:
The best value is not the highest specification in every position. It is also not the lowest possible specification. It is the construction that meets the actual use, risk and budget without paying for unnecessary features or creating foreseeable failure.
Philippine buyers commonly risk comparing quotations that do not include the same scope.
One quotation may include a basic lock while another includes a branded cylinder, multi-point lock, panic device or smart lock.
A low FOB price can be offset by a low loading quantity. Compare expected landed cost per door, not only factory price.
Two doors may share the same photograph or embossed pattern while using different face sheets, frames, reinforcement, substrate, core and coating.
Verify whether the quoted price includes:
Confirm whether the stated size is the structural opening, frame outside size, leaf size or clear opening. A “900 × 2100 mm door” can be interpreted differently by different parties.
TOF has received customer feedback about problems encountered with previous suppliers, including:
These are anonymized customer reports and should not be treated as measured rates across the Philippine market.
Each problem can create costs beyond replacement:
This is why “low price does not equal low cost” is not merely a slogan. It is a reminder to include expected error and recovery costs in the purchasing decision.
TOF’s quotation process can include:
The quotation is anchored to current raw-material conditions and is normally valid for one to two weeks. This is a current commercial practice, not a permanent validity rule; the exact period on the quotation controls.
TOF normally quotes under FOB terms for the discussed Philippine business. Under FOB, the buyer usually controls or nominates the main ocean freight arrangement, although TOF can periodically provide available freight resources and help arrange booking if requested.
Freight should be reconfirmed according to:
A product quotation and a freight indication should therefore have separate validity and assumptions.
Buyers can use the following structure to compare suppliers:
| Cost and risk item | Supplier A | Supplier B | Supplier C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door leaf and frame specification | |||
| Steel thicknesses | |||
| Cold-rolled or galvanized | |||
| Core | |||
| Finish | |||
| Lock and hardware | |||
| Glass or louver | |||
| Evidence and documents | |||
| Packaging | |||
| Doors per 40HQ | |||
| FOB unit price | |||
| Estimated freight per door | |||
| Duty, VAT and import charges | |||
| Local delivery and storage | |||
| Installation | |||
| Spare parts and warranty | |||
| Expected quality/delay risk | |||
| Estimated total cost per usable door |
The final row is more meaningful than the FOB unit price alone.
There is no reliable single average for all steel doors. Public listings observed in September 2026 ranged from about PHP 6,980 for a basic local listing to about PHP 18,990 among visible steel-door products, but the specifications, inclusions, ratings and sales channels differed significantly.
They may use different steel thicknesses, frames, reinforcement, substrates, cores, locks, glazing, finishes and packaging. Compare the written construction rather than the photograph.
No. Greater leaf depth can support a different construction or market position, but it can also reduce container loading. Value depends on the complete design and application, not one dimension.
TOF’s rough references are about 330 pieces for a 50 mm leaf, about 260 pieces for a 70 mm leaf and fewer than 200 pieces for a 90 mm leaf. Actual loading depends on dimensions, frame, packaging, hardware and mix.
Not always. Public and factory quotations use different inclusion rules. Buyers should request a component list covering the leaf, frame, lock, handle, hinges, accessories and packaging.
TOF quotations are normally valid for one to two weeks because they are linked to current material conditions. The validity printed on the actual quotation is controlling.
TOF commonly quotes FOB for Philippine business, so ocean freight is normally separate. The buyer may nominate the booking, or TOF may assist with available freight resources when requested.
Remove features that are unnecessary for the application while protecting the required construction, hardware, corrosion resistance, documentation and packaging. Value engineering should be based on function—not across-the-board reduction.
Philippine buyers should compare steel doors at three levels: product price, landed cost and actual project cost.
TOF’s intended position is not to promise the lowest unit price. It is to help buyers balance configuration, appearance, container efficiency, quality control and delivery risk. A reasonable specification is usually more economical than either extreme: adding every possible feature without need, or removing essential construction only to reduce the first quotation.
The correct buying question is:
What is the total cost per usable, correctly specified and successfully delivered door?
